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Q1) Article 3 of the Constitution of India grants Parliament the power to:
1. Form a new State by separation of territory from any State, or by uniting two or more States or parts of States, or by uniting any territory to a part of any State
2. Increase the area of any State
3. Diminish the area of any State
4. Alter the boundaries or name of any State
Choose the correct option:
Q2) With reference to the Comprehensive Modular Survey on Education (CMSE), consider the following statements:
1.Comprehensive Modular Survey on Education is conducted by the Ministry of Education.
2. It collects data on enrolment, dropout rates, digital learning, and vocational training.
3. It is designed to support evidence-based policy formulation under the National Education Policy, 2020.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q3) The Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 repealed and replaced which of the following legislations?
1. Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920
2. Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939
3. Foreigners Act, 1946
4. Immigration (Carriers’ Liability) Act, 2000
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q4) With reference to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) in India, consider the following statements:
1. Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) are registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 but have not qualified as State or National parties.
2. RUPPs are entitled to free broadcast/telecast facilities over All India Radio/Doordarshan.
3. A RUPP can nominate a maximum of 20 “Star Campaigners” for elections.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Q5) Consider the following statements about the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025:
1. The Buildathon is organized by the Ministry of Education through its Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and AICTE.
2. Students participate individually and focus mainly on theoretical research rather than prototype development.
3. The initiative promotes grassroots innovation through four key themes:
Vocal for Local, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi, and Samriddhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q6) The term “Grey Rhino event”, sometimes seen in news, aptly refers to:
Q7) With reference to Article 200 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following statements are correct?
1. The Governor may either assent to a Bill, withhold assent, or reserve it for the consideration of the President.
2. The Governor can return a Money Bill to the State Legislature for reconsideration.
3. If a Bill is returned by the Governor (not being a Money Bill) and passed again by the Legislature, the Governor is bound to give assent.
4. Any Bill which, in the Governor’s opinion, endangers the position of the High Court must be reserved for the consideration of the President.
How many of the above statement/s is/are correct?
Q8) With reference to the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA), consider the following statements:
1. AERA was established under the Airports Authority of India Act, 1994.
2. It regulates tariffs and other charges for aeronautical services at major airports in India.
3. AERA functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q9) With reference to the Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2023, consider the following statements:
1. The SRS is conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO) to provide annual estimates of fertility and mortality indicators in India.
2. It is one of the largest demographic surveys in the world, covering a sample population of about 8.8 million.
3. The report includes indicators such as Crude Birth Rate, Total Fertility Rate, Infant Mortality Rate, and Sex Ratio at Birth.
4. Since 2021, an additional indicator of “Survival to Age 5” has also been included in the report.
How many of the above statement/s is/are incorrect?
Q10) With reference to the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994, consider the following statements:
1. Any donor, not less than 18 years of age, may authorise in writing the removal of his organs or tissues before death for therapeutic purposes.
2. In case of brain-stem death, organ removal cannot be carried out unless certified by a Board of medical experts, which must compulsorily include a neurologist or neurosurgeon.
3. Where brain-stem death occurs in a minor, authority for organ removal may be given by either parent.
4. The Act permits trained technicians (with prescribed qualifications) to enucleate a cornea, apart from registered medical practitioners.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Q11) Consider the following statements about the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH):
1. NABH is a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI).
2. NABH was established in 2005 to enhance the quality and safety of healthcare services in India.
3. NABH accreditation programmes are internationally benchmarked and recognized by ISQua.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
Q12) Under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements regarding powers of Regional and District Councils:
1. Regional Councils and District Councils can assess and collect land revenue, levy taxes on lands, buildings, and vehicles, and collect tolls within their jurisdiction.
2. District Councils have no authority to levy taxes for the maintenance of schools, dispensaries, or roads.
3. Royalties from mineral extraction within an autonomous district are retained entirely by the State Government without sharing with the District Council.
4. Regulations made by Regional or District Councils come into effect immediately without the Governor’s approval.
How many of the above statement/s is/are incorrect?
Q13) With reference to Defamation Law in India, consider the following statements:
1. Article 19(2) of the Constitution allows reasonable restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression, including defamation.
2. Defamation is recognized as both a civil wrong and a criminal offence in India.
3. Criminal defamation under the IPC is a non-cognizable, bailable, and compoundable offence.
4. Punishment for criminal defamation under the IPC may extend up to three years of imprisonment
How many of the above statement/s is/are correct?
Q14) With reference to the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) in India, consider the following statements:
1. It was launched in 1985, evolving from the Expanded Programme on Immunization of 1978.
2. UIP currently provides free vaccination against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases, including Japanese Encephalitis nationwide.
3. The programme was integrated with the Child Survival and Safe Motherhood (CSSM) Programme in 1992.
4. India was certified polio-free under UIP in 2014.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q15) Consider the following statements regarding the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI):
1. The scheme mandates a minimum investment of 4,150 crore by approved applicants.
2. Under the scheme, import of Completely Built Units (CBUs) of electric passenger cars with CIF value of at least USD 35,000 is allowed at a reduced customs duty of 15% for five years.
3. The scheme provides customs duty concession on all imported electric vehicles irrespective of their CIF value.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q16) INDCOSERVE, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q17) .
Consider the following statements about the National Digital Library of India (NDLI):
1.National Digital Library of India (NDLI) is a project sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Govt.
of India.
2.Developed by the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, it is the most important initiative for the progress of the government’s National Mission in Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT)
3.It provides interface support only in English and Hindi.
4.It brings digital repositories from India and the world to users of all demographics.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q18) Jnanashree, recently seen in news, refers to:
Q19) With reference to the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA), consider the following statements:
1.It regulates tariffs for aeronautical services and other airport charges at major airports.
2.It is also mandated to monitor performance standards of major airports.
3.AERA was set up in 2009 through an executive order of the Government of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q20) Kriti Sampada, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q21) The ‘Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Index’ recently seen in news, which tracks women’s economic empowerment, has been launched by which of the following?
Q22) Consider the following statements regarding the Dadasaheb Phalke Award:
1.It was instituted in 1969, the birth centenary year of Dadasaheb Phalke.
2.The first recipient of the award was Prithviraj Kapoor.
3.The award includes a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize.
4.It is the highest honour in Indian cinema given for lifetime contribution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q23) .
Operation Numkhor, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?
Q24) .
With reference to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), consider the following statements:
1.It was established in 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
2.It functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
3.It promotes energy efficiency through self-regulation, market principles, and stakeholder participation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q25) Consider the following statements:
1) A Blood Moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse when Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon.
2) Rayleigh scattering causes the Moon to appear red, as shorter blue wavelengths scatter while longer red wavelengths pass through Earth’s atmosphere.
3) The Moon always appears completely black during a total lunar eclipse because no sunlight reaches it.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q26) Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, which has experienced multiple recent eruptions, is located in:
Q27) Consider the following statements regarding the global rare earth sector:
1. China holds nearly half of the world’s rare earth reserves and produces over 60% of global output.
2. China accounts for around 92% of global rare earth refining capacity.
3. Since 2021, India has sourced over 75% of its rare earth imports from China.
4. Rare earth elements are scarce in nature and are mostly radioactive.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q28) Which one of the following correctly represents the north–south sequence of the water bodies located between India and Sri Lanka?
1. Palk Strait
2. Palk Bay
3. Gulf of Mannar
Select the correct code:
Q29) Consider the following submarine ridges and their locations:
1. East Scotia Ridge – South Atlantic Ocean
2. Carlsberg Ridge – Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean
3. Gakkel Ridge – Arctic Ocean
4. Nazca Ridge – Southeast Pacific Ocean
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Q30) Consider the following statements about Venezuela
1. Caracas is the capital and primary centre of industry, commerce, and tourism in Venezuela.
2, Venezuela administers Caribbean islands such as Margarita Island and Los Roques.
3. Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfall, is located in Venezuela.
4. Venezuela shares a land border only with Brazil and Guyana.
How many of the above statement/s is/are correct?
Q31) Which of the following are considered cataclysmic events in astronomy?
Q32) .
Consider the following statements about earthquakes:
1.The epicenter of an earthquake is the point below the Earth’s surface where the earthquake originates.
2.The hypocenter is the location directly above the origin point of the earthquake, on the Earth’s surface.
3.Earthquakes are recorded by instruments called seismographs, and the recordings they produce are known as seismograms.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q33) .
Consider the following statements regarding Flash Floods:
1.Flash floods are the most dangerous kind of floods, because they combine the destructive power of a flood with incredible speed.
2.Flash floods occur when heavy rainfall exceeds the ability of the ground to absorb it.
3.They also occur when water fills normally dry creeks or streams or enough water accumulates for streams to overtop their banks, causing rapid rises of water in a short amount of time.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q34) Consider the following statements regarding PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks:
1. The scheme aims to attract investments worth thousands of crores and create employment for about 20 lakh people.
2. Seven PM MITRA Parks have been finalized across India, including states like Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
3. India’s first greenfield PM MITRA Park has been inaugurated in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, covering over 2,100 acres.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q35) Consider the following statements regarding the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index:
1. It has been released annually since 2016 as part of the Sustainable Development Report by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN).
2. The Index measures progress of countries towards the 17 SDGs adopted by UN member states in 2015.
3. A score of 100 in the Index represents full achievement of all the SDGs.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q36) As per RBI data on India’s outward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for 2024-25, consider the following statements:
1. Nearly 56% of India’s outward FDI went to low-tax jurisdictions.
2. Among low-tax jurisdictions, Singapore was the single largest destination for India’s outward FDI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q37) Consider the following statements:
1. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) follows a policy of flexible inflation targeting as its primary monetary policy framework.
2. RBI targets Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation (headline inflation) to be maintained at 4% with a tolerance band of ±2 percentage points.
3. Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is not a specifically targeted inflation rate for RBI.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
Q38) Consider the following statements regarding the Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (ICOR):
1. ICOR measures the amount of additional capital required to generate one additional unit of output.
2. A higher ICOR indicates greater efficiency of capital utilization.
3. A lower ICOR reflects that the economy is producing more output with less incremental capital.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
Q39) Involution, sometimes seen in news, refers to:
Q40) .
With reference to the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value in international trade, consider the following statements:
1. CIF value includes the cost of goods at origin, freight charges to the destination port, and insurance during transit.
2. Under CIF terms, the buyer is responsible for arranging and paying for transportation and insurance until the goods reach the port of entry.
3. Customs authorities often use CIF value to calculate the landed cost of imports and assess duties.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q41).
With reference to the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB), consider the following statements:
1.It was constituted in July 2022 by the Central Government.
2.It is responsible for recommending appointments of Whole-Time Directors and Non-Executive Chairpersons in Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions.
3.It also advises on matters relating to personnel management and corporate governance in financial services institutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q42) Consider the following countries:
1. Kazakhstan
2. Belarus
3. Iran
4. Mongolia
5. Uzbekistan
Which of the above are full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
Q43) Consider the following statements about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD):
1. GERD is located on the Blue Nile in Benishangul-Gumuz region, Ethiopia near the Sudanese border.
2. It has a power generation capacity of 6.45 Gigawatts, making it the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa.
3. The dam is primarily a rock-fill type dam with a reservoir covering over 2,500 sq.km.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q44) Consider the following statements regarding the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples:
1) It is observed every year on 9th August to promote and protect the rights of indigenous communities.
2) The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the day in 1994, commemorating the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982.
3) Indigenous peoples constitute nearly 6% of the global population but act as stewards for roughly 80% of the world's remaining biodiversity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q45) The “Mental Health Atlas” is released by which organization?
Q46) Consider the following statements about the United Nations University – Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS):
1. It was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Bruges, Belgium.
2. It is part of the UNU network and focuses on regional integration and global governance.
3. It functions as an agency of the European Union under the UN umbrella.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q47) The term "E3" often seen in the context of international nuclear negotiations refers to which of the following countries?
Q48) With reference to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), consider the following statements:
1. The OIC was established in 1969 with its headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
2. It is the second-largest intergovernmental organisation after the UN, with 57 member states.
3. India is a founding member of the OIC.
Which of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?
Q49) With reference to the Global Conference on Climate and Health 2025, consider the following statements:
1. The conference was held in Brasília, Brazil, from 29–31 July 2025.
2. A key outcome of the conference was the drafting of the Belém Health Action Plan, which will be launched at COP30.
3. The conference was organized solely by the World Health Organization (WHO) without regional partners.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q50) Consider the following statements about the Group of 77 (G77):
1. The G77 was established in 1964 during the first session of UNCTAD in Geneva to safeguard the economic interests of developing nations.
2. The "Charter of Algiers" (1967) formally established the institutional structure of the G77.
3. China and India are founding members of the G77 and participate in all G77 summits as an official member.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q51) The WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) is located in which Indian city?
Q52) With reference to the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11), consider the following statements:
1) ICD-11 was adopted by the World Health Organization in 2019 and came into effect in 2022.
2) It provides standardized codes for diseases, injuries, and causes of death, supporting clinical documentation, patient safety, and public health policy.
3) In India, the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI) functions as the WHO Collaboration Centre for ICD-related activities under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q53) With reference to the Group of Seven (G7), consider the following statements:
1. The G7 was formed in 1975 as the Group of Six, and Canada joined in 1976.
2. The European Union is a member of the G7 but does not hold the rotating presidency.
3. As of 2025, Canada has hosted seven G7 summits, including the 50th anniversary summit at Kananaskis, Alberta.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
Q54) Consider the following statements regarding the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD):
1. ICIMOD is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal and works exclusively for the conservation of the Himalayan region within India and Nepal.
2. Its regional member countries include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan.
3. One of the core pillars of ICIMOD is to enhance the livelihoods of mountain communities impacted by climate change.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q55) Consider the following statements about the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA):
1. IOAA is an annual competition for high school students to showcase their knowledge and skills in astronomy and astrophysics.
2. It was first held in 2007 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
3. Participants compete in theoretical, observational, and data analysis exams.
4. The 2025 edition of IOAA is scheduled to be held in Mumbai, India.
How many of the above statement/s is/are correct?
Q56) "The term "Antifa", recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q57) .WDI (World Development Indicators) is published by which of the following organisations?
Q58) .Which of the following Indian States share a border with Nepal?
1.Sikkim
2.West Bengal
3.Bihar
4.Jharkhand
5.Uttar Pradesh
6.Uttarakhand
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q59) .
With reference to the UN Resident Coordinator (RC) system, consider the following statements:
1.The Resident Coordinator is the highest-ranking representative of the UN Development.
System at the country level.
2.The Resident Coordinator reports to the President of the UN General Assembly.
3.RCs lead the UN Country Teams and coordinate support to countries in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q60) .
With reference to the geography of Sweden, consider the following statements:
1.Sweden shares its western border with Norway.
2.Sweden shares its eastern border with Finland.
3.Sweden shares a land border with Denmark.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q61) .
The military exercise Resolute Dragon, recently in the news, is conducted between which of the following countries?
Q62) .The Bagram Airfield is located in which of the following countries?
Q63) The recently signed Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA), seen as a significant development in West and South Asian geopolitics, is between which of the following countries?
Q64) .
Which of the following countries have a coastline along the Gulf of Finland?
1.Finland
2.Russia
3.Estonia
4.Sweden
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q65).
Consider the following statements about the International Energy Agency (IEA):
1.It was established in 1974 in response to the global oil crisis of 1973–74.
2.India is a founding member of the IEA.
3.Its mandate has expanded to include promoting sustainable energy policies and fostering energy technology cooperation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q66) Consider the following statements about Orcas (Orcinus orca):
1. Orcas are the largest members of the oceanic dolphin family.
2. They are primarily solitary animals and rarely live in groups.
3. Orcas are apex predators with no natural enemies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q67)Consider the following statements regarding the National Ambient Noise Monitoring Network (NANMN):
1. It was launched in 2011 by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
2. The network records ambient noise levels in decibels [dB(A)] separately for day and night.
3. Data generated under NANMN is used to assess compliance with the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q68) Consider the following statements about Periyar Tiger Reserve:
1. Periyar Tiger Reserve was established in 1978 under Project Tiger and is located in the Western Ghats of Kerala.
2. It is home to four major primate species, including the lion-tailed macaque and Nilgiri langur.
3. The reserve is inhabited by tribal communities such as the Mannans and Palians and is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q69) With reference to the Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), consider the following statements:
1. The baby koala, called a joey, develops inside a rearward-opening pouch before later clinging to its mother’s back.
2. Koalas feed almost exclusively on eucalyptus leaves, digested with the help of bacteria in a long cecum.
3. Chlamydia, a bacterial infection affecting many koala populations, causes blindness, infertility, and mortality.
4. The IUCN has listed the koala as critically endangered since 2016 due to habitat loss and bushfires.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q70) .Consider the following statements regarding Dioscorea balakrishnanii:
1.It is a newly identified edible tuber species belonging to the family Dioscoreaceae.
2.The species is locally known as ‘chola kizhangu’ among the Kattunayikar tribes of Wayanad.
3.It has a high glycemic index and is unsuitable for cultivation as a food crop.
4.The species was named after V.
Balakrishnan, environmentalist and Secretary of the Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q71) .
The term Central Asian Flyway (CAF), recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q72) .
With reference to cyclones, consider the following statements:
1.In the Northern Hemisphere, air circulates clockwise around a low-pressure area.
2.Cyclones are broadly classified into tropical cyclones and extratropical cyclones.
3.The Bay of Bengal witnesses more cyclones than the Arabian Sea, with a ratio of about 4:1.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q73) Acanthamoeba, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?
Q74) LaMDA and Bard, recently seen in the news, are related to:
Q75) India’s first dedicated quantum research and innovation facility is to be set up in:
Q76) Consider the following statements about Fentanyl :
1. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, nearly 50 times more potent than heroin, and widely misused in illicit drug markets.
2. It poses a major public health threat in the U.S.
as the leading cause of opioid overdose deaths.
3. In the latest version of the U.S.
President’s Major’s List, India was included among countries significant for the supply or transit of illicit drugs and precursor chemicals linked to fentanyl.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q77) Consider the following statements regarding SST-1 (Steady-State Superconducting Tokamak-1):
1. SST-1 is India’s nuclear fusion research project at the Institute for Plasma Research (IPR).
2. It uses superconducting magnets to achieve long-duration plasma operation.
3. It is a large-scale commercial fusion power reactor supplying electricity to the national grid.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q78) The term "Wolbachia method" is most appropriately associated with which of the following?
Q79) Which of the following statements is correct with respect to "3I/ATLAS"?
Q80) Consider the following statements regarding Resonance Raman Spectroscopy (RRS):
1. It provides information about molecular vibrational frequencies in the infrared region.
2. When the excitation laser is tuned near an electronic transition, specific vibrational modes show a greatly enhanced Raman scattering intensity.
3. It reduces the complexity of spectra, often allowing only a few vibrational modes to be studied.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q81) Consider the following statements:
1. Offspring cannot be of a different species from the parents.
2. Some ant species can produce male offspring belonging to a different species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q82) .CEREBO, recently seen in the news, refers to which of the following?
Q83) .The ‘Vikram 32-bit Processor Launch Vehicle Grade Chip’, recently seen in news, was designed and developed by which of the following?
Q84) .
The Golaghat facility, recently seen in news, refers to:
Q85) .
Consider the following statements regarding Obesity:
1.A Body Mass Index (BMI) over 25 is classified as obese.
2.Between 1990 and 2022, the proportion of children and adolescents (5–19 years) living with obesity increased four-fold globally.
3.Today, more people are obese than underweight in every region of the world, including the South-East Asia Region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q86) .
With reference to the Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV), consider the following statements:
1.It is a mosquito-borne flavivirus belonging to the same genus as dengue and Zika viruses.
2.Most JEV infections are asymptomatic or mild, but a small fraction can lead to severe illness.
3.There is no specific cure for JEV, but safe and effective vaccines are available for prevention.
4.The case fatality rate among those with disease symptoms can be as high as 50%.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q87) .
The CARTESIAN study, recently seen in the news, refers to which of the following?
Q88) .
With reference to Uranium, consider the following statements:
1.Uranium belongs to the group of elements called actinides.
2.Uranium-238 is the most abundant natural isotope of uranium.
3.Most nuclear reactors use Uranium-238 as the primary fuel.
4.The process of enrichment increases the proportion of Uranium-235 in natural uranium.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q89) Recently seen in the news, “Aronai, Dokhona, and Zwmgra” are traditional:
Q90) Which of the following tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been declared as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?
1. Great Andamanese
2. Onge
3. Shompen
4. Nicobarese
5. Jarwa
Choose the correct option:
Q91) Consider the following statements regarding the Gyan-Setu AI Innovation Challenge:
1) It was launched as part of the Gyan Bharatam Mission by the Ministry of Culture.
2) The challenge seeks to engage youth and innovators to apply artificial intelligence for safeguarding manuscript heritage.
3) It is restricted only to government research institutions in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q92) Gaganachukki Jalapathothsava, recently in news, is best described as:
Q93) Consider the following statements with respect to the Apatani tribe
1. The Apatani live in the Ziro Valley of Lower Subansiri district in Arunachal Pradesh.
2. They practise wet rice cultivation and sustainable social forestry without the use of farm animals or machinery.
3. Their major festivals include Dree and Myoko.
4. The Apatani trace matrilineal descent.
How many of the above statement/s is/are incorrect?
Q94) With reference to the history and rediscovery of Sarnath, consider the following statements:
1. Sarnath is traditionally identified as the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon in 528 BCE.
2. Emperor Ashoka constructed a lion pillar at Sarnath, which today acts as the emblem of the Republic of India.
3. Alexander Cunningham, founder of the Archaeological Survey of India, conclusively identified Sarnath as the site of Buddha’s first sermon in 1836.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q95) Consider the following pairs of Movements/Organisations and their Leaders:
1. All India Anti-Untouchability League – B.R.
Ambedkar
2. Independent Labour Party – Mahatma Gandhi
3. Self-Respect Movement – E.V.
Ramaswami Naicker
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Q96) .
Consider the following statements about Ganesh Chaturthi:
1.It is celebrated on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada.
2.The festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles and lord of wisdom.
3.The ritual of immersing the idol in water at the end of the festival is known as Ganesh Visarjan.
4.The festival is observed only in Maharashtra and is not celebrated in other parts of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q97) .
The Piprahwa relics, recently seen in the news, are associated with which of the following?
Q98 Consider the following statements about the Men’s Asia Cup Hockey Championship:
1) The Men's Asia Cup Hockey Championship is organized by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) and is held every four years.
2) India has won the Asia Cup Hockey Championship five times till 2025.
3) The tournament serves as a qualifier for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q99) Cold Start, recently seen in news, refers to:
Q100) .Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0, recently seen in the news, refers to: